About
Now based in Lutruwita/Tasmania, Jac has been involved in dance since very early childhood, and sees it as an integral and significant part of their life and identity. At age 3, Jacqui took the common route of learning ballet, and maintained this training all the way up to adulthood, but is now focused predominantly in the realm of contemporary dance.
Jacqui is a keen improviser, with a strong fascination in creative thinking, tangible movement tasks and structured improvisation - all trademarks of past works they have made. When teaching, Jac looks to ensure safety, validity of choice, lightheartedness, pleasure, identity and joy into these creative spaces, utilising fundamental contemporary dance techniques, phrase work, textural sound, and personal impulse.
Driven rigorously by their advocacy for young people and their love for movement, Jac steps into the role of Artistic Director at Stompin with both deep respect and drive. They are keen to absorb the company’s many years of history in order to help the next generation of Launceston’s young people thrive.
Image Credit to Alec Katsourakis
